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Sylvia Manchester

765 Belle Fleur Blvd.

New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 312-9504
smanchester@rcnmail.com


CAREER OBJECTIVE: To obtain a XX position in marketing with an established organization which will reward hard work and initiative with recognition and advancement

PROFILE:

• Reliable, dependable, dedicated professional with demonstrated skills in all areas of sales and marketing adminstration.

• Over ten years experience in the industry; three years in management
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office (XP, Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) with excellent word processing skills.

• Able to thrive in a fast paced environment and assist in planning strategies to achieve results.
• Solid organization, oral and written communication skills plus problem solving skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Fisher Scientific Instruments

• Field Sales Representative (2004 - Present)
  • Introduced Fisher's new Instruments
  • Prepared weekly sales reports and composed letters
  • Attended trade shows
• Customer Service Representative (2001-2004)
  • Screened incoming calls
  • Resolved customer issues
  • Interfaced with local team management and internal and external partners

Medical Electronics, Inc.

• Administrative Assistant (1998-2001)
  • Market Research
  • Assistant to Vice President of Marketing
  • Prepared monthly Sales reports

New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau

• Tour Guide (1995-1998)
  • Trained tour guides
  • Led tours of New Orleans
  • Greeted Conventioneers
  • Explained New Orlean's history and features
  • Prepared Handbook flyer with facts and tourist attractions

University of Louisiana

• Admissions Clerk (1995-1998)

  • Handled correspondence with high school students and administrators

  • Processed admissions applications

EDUCATION:

University of Louisiana, Bachelor's Degree in Biology (1994-1998)